North Island Aviation History
Thursday, March 19th, 2009 Posted in Coronado History, Navy in Coronado | Comments OffFor the first time in the history of aviation, Glenn H. Curtiss yesterday performed the feat of launching his hydro-aeroplane from the water into the air, and after remaining in the air one minute and 21 seconds, alighted upon the ...
Isla de los Coronados – How much do you know?
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 Posted in Coronado History, coronado beaches | Comments OffGreat article by Peter Rowe in the U-T today about the Coronado Islands. Check it out at SignOnSanDiego. Peter writes about some interesting history, and wildlife is plentiful in the waters surrounding the islands and on the islands themselves. Elephant seals?! Who ...
Spreckels Mansion permit denied
Sunday, February 8th, 2009 Posted in City of Coronado, Coronado History, Coronado News | Comments OffA controversial permit application was denied to the owner of the 101 year old Spreckels Mansion on Ocean Blvd. The owner of the property bought the house after entering into a Mills Act agreement, agreeing to maintain the home ...
Coronado Historical Association exhibit: “Ozily Yours: L. Frank Baum in Coronado,” opens February 7, 2009
Saturday, January 31st, 2009 Posted in Coronado History, Special Events in Coronado | Comments OffPRESS RELEASE from Coronado Museum of History and Art Follow the yellow brick road to learn about the life of L. Frank Baum in Coronado and his writings. Through a temporary exhibit, "Ozily Yours: L. Frank Baum in Coronado," visitors will ...
Spreckels Library Celebrates 100 years in March!
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 Posted in Coronado History, Coronado News, Special Events in Coronado | Comments OffThe 100th anniversary of the Spreckels Library, better known as the Coronado Public Library will occur in March. A chronological history of the Coronado Library since 1890 has been completed and will also appear in an upcoming issue of Coronado Lifestyle Magazine. An ...
Coronado Historical Museum Store Open House – Dec 12
Thursday, December 11th, 2008 Posted in Coronado History, Coronado Merchants | Comments OffCome by the Coronado Historical Museum Store on December 12th from 6-8 p.m. for some holiday shopping. New holiday products, stocking stuffers, T-Shirts with reproduction of historical photographs. For purchases of $20 or more, you will receive a free gift! Call Coronado Historical at 619-435-7242 ...
Mayoral Forum on Historic Preservation – Oct 20
Sunday, October 19th, 2008 Posted in City of Coronado, Coronado History | Comments OffThe Coronado Historical Association will host a Mayoral Forum on the topic of Historic Preservation on Monday evening, October 20, 5-7:30 p.m. This educational program will focus on the Mills Act, Designation of Historic Properties, Incentives to Preserve Historic Resources, and ...
Christ Episcopal Church celebrates 120 years!
Friday, October 17th, 2008 Posted in Coronado History, Special Events in Coronado | Comments OffThis weekend, October 17-19, Christ Episcopal Church is celebrating its 120th anniversary. This beautiful stone building is home to over 500 parishioners and is an anchor to Coronado's early history. For more history about Christ Episcopal Church visit their site.
A Day In History – August 2, 1969
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Posted in Coronado History | Comments OffAt midnight on August 2, 1969, the Coronado-San Diego Bridge officially opened and the Coronado-San Diego Ferry service officially ended. People crowded onto the ferries all day and into the night, right up to the end, for one last ride. At ...
